https://simplecast.com Prevent opioid misuse in your community with PlaySmart. The Opioid Conversation shares real stories, expert insights, & solutions to help save lives. 2026 PlaySmart Podcasts: The Opioid Conversation and 9/8 Central en Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:00:15 +0000 https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5ebaf1dd-2480-4ea0-8544-a9ad0071bf94/97c37035-8d35-477a-bffa-261abe02f07e/3000x3000/playsmart-podcastthumbnail-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com episodic Prevent opioid misuse in your community with PlaySmart. The Opioid Conversation shares real stories, expert insights, & solutions to help save lives. PlaySafe USA true https://feeds.simplecast.com/vpmHns7V 9/8 Central admin@98c.org b8ee2526-a6af-465f-8298-452429da8a08 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/ots-not-ods-with-ricky-sapp-q9jimiqe OTs, Not ODs with Ricky Sapp 9/8 Central 00:54:42 Take it into overtime in the fight against opioid misuse with former Clemson University and professional football player Ricky Sapp. Ricky shares his experiences dealing with pain and pressure in high-level athletics with host Alison Youngblood. Take it into overtime in the fight against opioid misuse with former Clemson University and professional football player Ricky Sapp. Ricky shares his experiences dealing with pain and pressure in high-level athletics with host Alison Youngblood. false full 7 5bca5f30-a671-4248-bd8c-15a5d588417e Wed, 2 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/be-a-team-player-with-dee-nichols-Xui7ac8J Be a Team Player with Dee Nichols 9/8 Central 00:39:38 Dee Nichols, athletic director at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, joins host Alison Youngblood to discuss the importance of a strong support network in preventing opioid misuse. Whether it’s sports, education, or healthy choices, having a trusted team around you can make all the difference. Dee Nichols, athletic director at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, joins host Alison Youngblood to discuss the importance of a strong support network in preventing opioid misuse. Whether it’s sports, education, or healthy choices, having a trusted team around you can make all the difference. true full 5 dbe9a8d9-ffed-426d-b898-91ae7401ee54 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/graduate-into-greatness-with-don-peppers-x151buuZ Graduate Into Greatness with Don Peppers 9/8 Central 00:40:59 Youth mentor Don Peppers and host Alison Youngblood talk about the importance of providing youth with impactful mentorship, strong guiding figures, and a trustworthy support network. This network can make all the difference when it comes to preventing opioid misuse. Youth mentor Don Peppers and host Alison Youngblood talk about the importance of providing youth with impactful mentorship, strong guiding figures, and a trustworthy support network. This network can make all the difference when it comes to preventing opioid misuse. true full 4 b2a95b94-eb8f-48c4-bef3-1e8c36c051e5 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-addiction-with-dr-kristen-gilliland-bVDtCyTD The Science of Addiction with Dr. Kristen Gilliland 9/8 Central 00:50:12 Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Kristen Gilliland explains the science of addiction to host Alison Youngblood, including why certain drugs are more addictive than others and why younger populations are more susceptible to opioid misuse. Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Kristen Gilliland explains the science of addiction to host Alison Youngblood, including why certain drugs are more addictive than others and why younger populations are more susceptible to opioid misuse. true full 3 c64ba158-5689-4784-bd31-9ab8915f9927 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/one-fake-pill-can-kill-with-kara-busby-NRI_YaVc One Fake Pill Can Kill with Kara Busby 9/8 Central 00:55:48 Kara Busby shares her story of pill misuse, addiction, and recovery with host Alison Youngblood. Kara's story emphasizes the consequences of taking fake pills and a hopeful path forward for those dealing with substance use disorders. Kara Busby shares her story of pill misuse, addiction, and recovery with host Alison Youngblood. Kara's story emphasizes the consequences of taking fake pills and a hopeful path forward for those dealing with substance use disorders. true full 2 694138c0-ec79-4add-8008-865b29c91cfb Wed, 1 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/lead-the-pack-with-dr-chris-clemow-Y_LAabv8 Lead the Pack with Dr. Chris Clemow 9/8 Central 00:31:45 PlaySafe USA founder and orthopedic doctor Chris Clemow and host Alison Youngblood discuss the history of pain management in the medical field, as well as proper prescription usage and the dangers of opioid misuse. PlaySafe USA founder and orthopedic doctor Chris Clemow and host Alison Youngblood discuss the history of pain management in the medical field, as well as proper prescription usage and the dangers of opioid misuse. true full 1 6726b88f-4d42-4cd7-8904-070699805a02 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:13:38 +0000 admin@98c.org (9/8 Central) https://playsmart-podcasts-the-opioid-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-yUxucNJd Trailer 9/8 Central 00:01:33 true trailer